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THINGS TO DO

Fort Fisher State
Recreation Area
Roam six miles of undeveloped beach and
secluded maritime forest, searching for
rare birds or the perfect wave. A public
beach access point provides a protected
swimming area with lifeguards (seasonal),
Fort Fisher State picnic area, and visitors center.
Historic Site • Four-wheel drive access by permit only
: 1000 Loggerhead Rd., 28449
CRUISE : 910-458-5798
3 North Carolina Ferry : ncparks.gov/fort-fisher-state-
at Fort Fisher/Southport recreation-area

Cross the Cape Fear River in style on this Joe Eakes Park
30-minute voyage aboard the Fort Fisher- Break a sweat or stretch your legs at Kure
Southport Ferry. The N.C. Ferry Service Beach’s Joe Eakes Park, which includes
shuttles vehicles and passengers 365 days tennis, basketball and bocce ball courts,
a year. plus a baseball field, disc golf course,
: 2422 S. Fort Fisher Blvd., 28449. pickleball, playground, dog park, and
:800-368-8969 shaded picnic area.
: ncdot.gov/divisions/ferry : Corner of 7th Ave. & K Ave., 28449
: 910-458-8216
DIVE : townofkurebeach.org
4 Explore shipwrecks, nearby reefs,
and ledges along Kure Beach. Local Ocean Front Park
dive shops provide instruction, charters,
certification, and equipment rentals. Dance at the Boogie in the Park summer
Info available at VisitKureBeachNC.com. concert series or search for the perfect gift
at the seasonal open-air markets. Ocean
PLAY Front Park features a pavilion with a stage,
5 Swim freely through the surf restrooms, a walking path, a play area,

knowing the Kure Beach USLA swings, and summer children’s programs .
Certified Lifeguards are on the lookout • Event space and pavilion available
Memorial Day-Labor Day. Beach-goers in for rental
need of free beach ability equipment and : 105 Atlantic Ave., 28449
services should contact the Kure Beach Fire : 910-458-8216
Department at 910-458-2014. : townofkurebeach.org
70 www.KureBeachNCGuide.com • 888-234-9199